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HW51 EDJ

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

81,225 mi
Last recorded81,225 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 EDJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 81,225 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear seats removed

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Temporary repair to rear exhaust

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 77,110 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 74,804 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 74,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket loose

Pass 19 Sep 2022 71,345 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 68,145 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 65,325 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 62,009 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 57,519 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 54,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 54,307 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 50,955 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 50,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 45,184 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 45,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 40,239 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 29,768 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 29,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 21,396 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 18,195 miles

nearside and offside front tyres cracked/perished

nearside and offside front tyres have wear to edges (possible tracking fault)

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

nearside rear tyre has a screw in tread

nearside rear tyre low on air pressure

Pass 2 Nov 2009 15,637 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 13,838 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 11,776 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 8,953 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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HW51 EDJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2001 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 65,584 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW51 EDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HW51 EDJ registered?

HW51 EDJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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